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City of Iqaluit•Ikaluit, NU

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced individual to join our growing team and city as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder. This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. The Iqaluit Fire Department is establishing a Firefighter Eligibility Pool. The number of firefighters hired from the Pool may differ as the number of vacancies available is based on attrition due to retirements and staff turnover. Iqaluit Fire Department is looking for individuals who are community-minded, skilled professionals, medically trained, and trained to use the latest fire suppression technologies and rescue techniques. We strongly encourage candidates to bring their unique strengths and skill sets to the application process. Our diversity strengthens us and improves our ability to serve our community. We seek candidates who are community minded, self-motivated, hardworking team players, committed to continuous improvement and learning, and strive for excellence in customer service. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Under the direction of the Chief Officers, the incumbent(s) will report to their immediate supervisor, and are responsible for fire/rescue response, pre-hospital emergency medical care, fire prevention, public education, fire inspection and other duties as assigned. The incumbent(s) will also be responsible for performing minor maintenance of apparatus, small equipment, building and grounds, and call taking / dispatching appropriate emergency and non-emergency personnel.

Requirements

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification
Current CPR HCP
NFPA 1001 Fire fighter level I
NFPA 1001 Fire fighter Level II
NFPA 472 or 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations
Valid Class 3 Drivers License
Air brake endorsement
Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status
Proof of Grade 12, equivalent or better
Driver’s Abstract reflective of no more than six points within the last three years
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within last 6 months)
Ability to operate communications equipment
good interpersonal skills
ability to work under stressful and emergency situations

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education completion
Apprenticeship or trade certification
PCP or ACP certification
NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator (recommended)
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Volunteer work in the community
Demonstrated experience as a firefighter
Knowledge of City of Iqaluit - geography, location of streets / addresses, major buildings and hazards
Skilled in operating and maintaining heavy equipment and/or commercial vehicles
Skilled in the use and operation of hand tools, power tools and portable equipment
Ability to communicate in Inuktitut or French is an asset

Responsibilities

fire/rescue response
pre-hospital emergency medical care
fire prevention
public education
fire inspection
performing minor maintenance of apparatus, small equipment, building and grounds
call taking / dispatching appropriate emergency and non-emergency personnel